The 5 Amazon deals our readers loved this week

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Who doesn't love getting a good deal on something great? This week, we saw some really fantastic deals on products we love, and the good news is that almost all the best deals are still available now. We took a closer look at what our readers were buying up this week to bring you the most popular deals of the week.

1. The newest, and cutest, Amazon Echo

The Spot is too cute to pass up.(Photo: Amazon)

When Amazon first announced it was rolling out a few new models, the Echo Spot caught my eye right away. This adorable little device has a design that hearkens back to the classic alarm clock style in a modern package. I was wary of the screen at first, but after seeing and using it myself, I have fallen in love. And as part of Amazon's Valentine's Day specials, the Spot has been discounted by $15, the lowest price we've ever seen (especially considering it's only been available since December). I'm not the only one going gaga for this adorable device either, as it was the most popular deal among our readers this week.

2. The best tax prep software we've tried

Buying this software can save you more money when you file.(Photo: TurboTax)

Tax season is here, and our readers have been going nuts for Intuit's TurboTax software. Not only did it outperform its competitors when we put them all to the test, but the software has been on sale on Amazon for weeks. It's even cheaper than if you buy it directly from the Intuit website (not that the digital download will cost a little more than the disc version).

3. Our favorite affordable robot vacuum

The best affordable robot vacuum is under $200 right now.(Photo: iLife)

Our readers jumped at the chance to save on the best affordable robot vacuum. The iLife A4S is the model that claimed the top spot in our tests when the former king fell, and it's been on sale for $200, down from $250, and there's a coupon you can "clip" to save an extra $20, marking an even lower price than we saw earlier this week.

Fair warning: there's also lightning deal on the Eufy RoboVac 11+ this morning for $190, but you should most definitely avoid it. The predecessor used to be our favorite affordable robot vacuum. But the newer model introduced more downgrades than improvements, unseating Eufy from its throne and making this discount a deal you should avoid. Besides, the iLife vacuum is $10 cheaper right now anyway. Why wouldn't you want the best of the best for less?

4. The most popular Kindle

We love this Kindle, and our readers do too.(Photo: Reviewed.com / Jackson Ruckar)

It's no secret that Amazon has cornered the e-reader market. Sure there are other options out there, but none of them hold a candle to Kindle. Of the four different Kindles, you might assume the top-tier Oasis ($249) is the best, but it's actually the Paperwhite. The second most affordable model offers nearly all the same features as the Voyage and the Oasis, but where it reigns supreme is price. Typically selling for $120, the Paperwhite blends the most desirable features with the perfect price point, and its sale price this week has our readers buying up these e-readers like wildfire.

5. Our favorite affordable smart plug

TP-Link makes one of the best smart plugs money can buy.(Photo: TP-Link)

Smart plugs have been a big hit among our readers, and earlier in the week, we saw a modest sale on the mini version of one of our favorite models. Now the full-size is discounted to an even better low price. A smart plug allows you to control any electronic with your phone (or with voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant), and after testing a whole bunch of them, we found the TP-Link to be the best bang for your buck. Typically selling for $30, it's gone down in price to $22.49, the lowest price we've seen since 2017. These are great for everything from lamps to coffee pots to curling irons, and you really can never have enough.